Abstract
This study uses “Librarianship” as an example and attempts to recommend several prerequisites of professionalism after investigation of related papers. Through librarian’s self-assessment in professionalism, this research examines librarian’s recognition of conditions constituting to professionalism. From this analysis it can be concluded that the channels of present professionalism conditions for library such as formal educational programs, knowledge system for professionalism, professional organizations, professional qualifications, professional autonomy, legal protection, library service, common recognition and value perception, and on-job training have already achieved the standard of professionalism. It shows the content of professionalism can be viewed as attributes of professionalism.
The conditions that could not completely achieve professional standard such as professional regulations, professional job and skill differentiation, employment channel, and professional types and attributes need further reinforcement. Finally, some recommendations such as reinforcing the functionality of Library association of Republic of China, demonstration of effectiveness of “Library Law”, career plan of librarian, and reinforcing training method of professionals are highlighted in the hope to seek the earlier recognition of professionalism in the field of librarianship.
| Keywords: | library; librarian; professionalism; professional prerequisite; recognition of professionalism |
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